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FEMA National Risk Index

Adair County Disaster Risk

Adair County, Oklahoma

FEMA Risk Rating

Relatively Low

National Percentile

54th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#43

of 77 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

60th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 60% of US counties

Wildfire

Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk

Moderate

Higher than 91% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 66% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 44% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Very Low

Higher than 42% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Adair County

Risk Verdict

Adair County shows a relatively low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 54th percentile nationally. The county faces moderate hazard exposure relative to other U.S. counties. Standard emergency preparedness is recommended, with attention to the specific hazards that dominate locally.

Hazard Breakdown

Wildfire risk is the dominant hazard for Adair County, scoring in the 91th percentile nationally. It is followed by tornado risk at the 66th percentile. Additional hazards include flood (60th), earthquake (44th), hurricane (42th).

Preparedness Context

With wildfire risk as the top concern, Adair County residents should create defensible space around your property, sign up for local emergency alerts, and prepare a go-bag with essential documents and medications. Secondary risks such as tornado also warrant attention in household and community preparedness planning. FEMA recommends all households maintain at least 72 hours of food, water, and medication supplies regardless of specific hazard exposure.

Regional Context

Adair County has a disaster risk profile close to the average county in Oklahoma. Its composite risk score is within 1.7 points of the state average, meaning its overall hazard exposure is broadly representative of Oklahoma as a whole.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the natural disaster risk in Adair County, OK?
Adair County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally out of 3,144 counties. This composite score reflects the county's overall exposure to natural hazards including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, weighted by expected annual loss and social vulnerability.
What types of natural hazards affect Adair County?
Adair County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: wildfire (91th percentile), tornado (66th percentile), flooding (60th percentile), earthquake (44th percentile), hurricane (42th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is wildfire at the 91th percentile nationally. These scores are derived from FEMA's National Risk Index, which analyzes expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience for each hazard type.
How does Adair County risk compare to the Oklahoma average?
Adair County's composite risk percentile is 54th, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 56th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Adair County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in Oklahoma.
Is Adair County at risk for wildfire?
Yes, Adair County's wildfire risk is at the 91th percentile nationally. This places it in the top quartile for this hazard type. For flooding specifically, Adair County is at the 60th percentile.
How is natural disaster risk measured?
FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) calculates risk scores for 18 natural hazard types across all U.S. counties and census tracts. The composite score combines Expected Annual Loss (estimated dollar losses from each hazard), Social Vulnerability (demographic factors affecting disaster impact), and Community Resilience (ability to recover). Percentile scores rank each county against all 3,144 U.S. counties, and risk ratings range from Very Low to Very High.
Is Adair County a safe place to live?
Adair County's composite risk score of 54th percentile is below the Oklahoma state average of 56th percentile, indicating relatively lower exposure to natural hazards. However, no county is completely risk-free. The primary hazard type is wildfire at the 91th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data Source

Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.

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